Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill

England
List entry 1013028
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located on high ground in Devon. The monument comprises a stone cairn of considerable size, situated prominently on the hilltop where it would have been visible across the surrounding landscape. Such cairns typically functioned as burial monuments for elite individuals and their communities during the Bronze Age, serving both commemorative and territorial purposes. The site's elevated position is characteristic of many Bronze Age barrows in the southwest of England, which frequently occupied prominent topographical locations.

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located on high ground in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013028.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.2 km).

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